Designed by hospitality visionary Adam D. Tihany, Seabourn Encore brings the atmosphere of a private yacht into a larger and more contemporary setting. Delivered in 2016, she accommodates just 600 guests across 300 oceanfront suites, allowing the ship to offer a generous collection of restaurants, lounges, and outdoor spaces while preserving the personal service and relaxed elegance associated with Seabourn.
The heart of the ship is Seabourn Square, a light-filled social space that combines a coffee bar, library, guest services, comfortable seating, and informal gathering areas. Guests may stop by for a morning espresso, browse a book between ports, or settle into a quiet corner while the coastline passes beyond the windows. Its open design makes the venue feel more like an elegant living room than a conventional reception area.
Outdoor life takes several forms aboard Encore. The main pool deck provides space for swimming and relaxed lunches, while the Sun Terrace offers a quieter place to stretch out beneath the open sky. High above the ship, The Retreat surrounds a central whirlpool with private cabanas furnished as individual outdoor living rooms. Each cabana includes dedicated amenities, beverage service, and access to a Retreat Concierge, with a separate spa cabana available for treatments.
Dining moves easily between casual afternoons and polished evenings. Sushi serves Japanese dishes in a dedicated restaurant unique to Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation, while The Restaurant offers open-seating dining in an elegant setting. Solis brings Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and an intimate evening atmosphere, and The Colonnade provides more relaxed menus with indoor and outdoor tables. The Patio and Earth & Ocean add casual choices near the pool, while round-the-clock in-suite dining allows dinner to be served privately and course by course on a guest’s veranda.
After dinner, the ship’s personality becomes livelier. The Grand Salon hosts production shows, guest artists, films, and Seabourn Conversations presentations, while The Club pairs live music with cocktails and dancing. Performances by The Seabourn Six range from rock and contemporary musicals to cinematic and nature-inspired productions, giving evenings variety without turning the ship into a large entertainment resort.
Every accommodation includes an ocean view and private veranda. The 13 suite categories range from approximately 251 to 1,306 square feet of interior space, with verandas adding between 68 and 960 square feet. Veranda Suites offer separate sitting areas and walk-in wardrobes, while Penthouse, Signature, Wintergarden, and Grand Wintergarden Suites provide increasingly expansive residential layouts.
Seabourn Encore’s yacht-like dimensions complement journeys through Alaska and Asia & Indian Ocean. In Alaska, private verandas and open decks become natural viewing points for glaciers, forested channels, and wildlife-rich coastlines. Across Asia, the ship pairs culturally rich ports with regional entertainment, market visits, and a dedicated Sushi restaurant that feels especially suited to the journey. Seabourn currently features Encore on itineraries in both regions. Seabourn Encore offers greater choice without losing the quiet, yacht-like character at the heart of a Seabourn voyage.
